The Geospatial and Farming Systems Research Consortium, funded by the Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab and in partnership with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, will host a five-day hands-on workshop on data science for agricultural development 15-19 August in Arusha, Tanzania. All Feed the Future Innovation Lab partners working in Tanzania and the surrounding region are invited to attend. Full details for the event can be found here.
The workshop will include an introduction to R software, and using R for data analysis and modeling, with an emphasis on spatial data. Case studies will include the use of climate, soils, crop, and health and remote sensing data. Participants will learn how to integrate various data types and analytical approaches (e.g. machine learning and simulation modeling) into a single work flow. The number of participants is limited, and prospective attendees are encouraged to complete the event application by June 30.
There is no cost for attending the workshop. Lodging and meals will be provided, and travel grants may be available upon request. For more information, please contact Ani Ghosh at anighosh@ucdavis.edu.